The Skinny 12.09.09 through 12.16.09
Hello from The Skinny Pancake!
since it is “Tis The Season” Season, we’re going to go along for the ride in this edition of “The Skinny”…in fact, we’re going to keep beating the drum on a theme from last week, which is:
BUY LOCAL THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
Sure, we’ve got gift certificates to sell, but this plug is not about the SP….it is about exercising your 
consumer power…the same reason we are so deliberate about sourcing our food locally….
Church Street is littered with locally owned stores, including (but far from limited to): Old Crow Bookstore for your books, Frog Hollow for art & jewelry, the Outdoor Gear Exchange for adventure, Pure Pop for your music. If everyone of this list deliberately spends an extra $100 locally this holiday season, that 
will keep an extra $140,000 here in the local VT economy (or whatever local economy you are in!).
Speaking of “Tis The Season” Season, making litter & making lists, here’s a long list of creative & environmentally friendly gift wrapping & packaging made by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency: www.pca.state.mn.us/oea/reduce/nowaste.cfm. Thanks M.P.C.A.!!!
And since we’re on the subject of waste, yet another campaign to “Kick The Bottle” swept through Vermont yesterday to raise awareness about environmental, humanitarian & economic impact of bottled water. This campaign, “Think Outside the Bottle,” is calling on State governments to cut spending on bottled water from their budgets, including the $200,000 annually spent on bottled water by the State of Vermont. For more information or to sign this petition, you can visit: salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/2215/t/8036/p/dia/action/public/. You can also read the BFP article that came out about the campaign today: www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20091210/NEWS02/91209038/Group-urges-state-to-dump-bottled-water
Food Specials this week at the Skinny Pancake:
The Tailgate Crepe (Burlington): Vermont Yak Company Sweet Italian Sausage, Sauteed Peppers and Onions, a sprinkle of Cabot Cheddar Cheese rolled in a savory crepe. $9.00
Mama Mia (Montpelier): Misty Knolls Turkey Meatballs with organic baby Spinach, Marinara sauce and Maplebrook farm fresh Mozzerella in a savory crepe. $9.50
Music this week at the Skinny Pancake:
Thursday, 12.10.09
Kip de Moll
***$5 suggested donation
http://kipdemoll.com
From Kip’s website: Life doesn’t work very well if we don’t stay true to the
gifts that bring us joy. Returning to music after 20 years of business life, I am astounded to find so many talented musicians in Vermont. The singer/song writer movement is alive and well. With over 20 songs written from earlier days, my revitalized energy has just added 3 new ones to the list. Recording on my computer for now, just to get the songs down, I have just begun collaborating on a project called “Cache: a band of originals”. We’re working out some spine-tingling harmonies and looking forward to bringing our music to the stage late this spring and summer. I am also writing a blog entitled “Zen and the Art of the Midlife Crisis” which can be found at my website:
Friday, 12.11.09
James Maddock (Lyrical/Acoustic/Pop)
**$5 suggested donation
www.myspace.com/jamesmaddockmusic
Joining us from New York, NY this Friday evening, is the lyrical acoustic pop musician, James Maddock. His North American debut began in 2000 with the Columbia Records released album Songs from Stamford Hill. His career continued with top 5 Triple A radio songs, prominent placements in TV/Film, inclusion on the first Dawson’s Creek compilation, and extensive touring with the likes of Paula Cole and Train.
From his website: “What James now has to show for the detour from major label to the present, is an extraordinary set of songs embodied in his new album Sunrise on Avenue C. In the age of the track, James 
has made a real album with a beginning and an end. Vin Scelsa of WFUV and Sirius/XM puts it this way; “I fell head over heels in love with James Maddock‘s music around the turn of the century when his band Wood released Songs From Stamford Hill.”
Opening act is Laura Tsaggaris http://www.myspace.com/lauratsaggaris, performing solo acoustic Indie Rock.
From her website, “The singer-songwriter’s musical palette includes varied instrumentation, arrangements and genres. Her recently released sophomore disc, “Keep Talking,” underscores her creativity, from the rocker “Warning Signs” to the blues-inspired title track.
The result is sort of Bonnie Raitt meets Sheryl Crow, with some Cortney Tidwell and Candice Night mixed in. That’s not a negative. When a singer-songwriter builds an array of songs, often arising from a solid pop foundation with a splash of blues, a touch of rock and a hint of soul, that affirms a genuine musical gift.”
Saturday, 12.12.09
APR & Ryan Pasakinskas (folk)
***$5 suggested donation
www.myspace.com/aprmusic
www.myspace.com/zackdupont
Back to the Skinny Stage this Saturday: Andrew Parker-Renga along with Ryan Pasakinskas
Andrew aka ARP www.myspace.com/aprmusic is well known about town as a singer/songwriter. Saturday night he joins forces with local talent Ryan Pasakinskas for a dynamic set of indie, rock, folk, new genera yet-to-be categorized music.
With the release of his latest record, Issue 3: Emily, Burlington S/S Andrew Parker-Renga is described as having a “angelic voice, poetic depth and melodic grace” (Dan Bolles, Seven Days). His style is indie-folk; Damien Rice fronts the Counting Crows and loops like Keller Williams. Accompanying himself on acoustic guitar, his performances are interactive recording grooves he beat-boxes on the fly and layers parts on top of it.
The Boston Phoenix says “his music is a mash-up of alt-rock and folk (somewhere on the spectrum between, Nick Drake and Dashboard Confessional), at times it sounds as if he might have taken voice lessons from Sammy Hagar. The intensity of his vocals may seem disingenuous, but there’s nothing phony here,” -Boston Phoenix
Ryan Pasakinskas is a singer/songwriter from Gardner, MA. You can find him out and about solo or with his original band One Step Further. Either case is guaranteed to get you moving in your seat with intricate rhythms, percussive guitar, heartfelt lyrics and a few familiar favorites mixed in. You can find Ryan and One Step Further’s schedule on Myspace ( www.myspace.com/onestepfurther) or on the band’s Facebook page.
In the pipeline…
Thursday, 12.17.09
Damn Yankee String Band (Old-Time/Hill Billy Jazz)
***$5 suggested donation
dysb.home.att.net/.
Friday, 12.18.09
Chris Velan (Singer/Songwriter)
***$5 suggested donation
www.myspace.com/chrisvelanmusic
Saturday, 12.19.09
Grass Gypsies (folk duo)
***$5 suggested donation
www.myspace.com/thegrassgypsys
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